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Our teaching and research missions are supported by several shared facilities – the Research Support Services.

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Graduate Studies in Chemistry and Biochemistry

Graduate students gain excellent training in the classroom and in the research laboratory. Our students go on to hold positions in the finest universities, companies, and government laboratories, and we take pride in their research and professional accomplishments.

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Undergraduate students can pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry, through a well-defined series of prerequisite and core courses. Student of any major can add a minor in either discipline.

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Dr. Robert Messinger

March 31, 2025

Dr. Robert Messinger - Analytical Seminar

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Blaine Derbigny, PhD candidate

April 1, 2025

Blaine Derbigny PhD Dissertation Defense

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Alex Lovins PhD Dissertation Defense

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Dr. Alena Moon - Chem Ed. Seminar

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Hummon

March 31, 2025

Amanda Hummon receives the 2024-2025 Outstanding Teaching Award

Amanda Hummon receives the 2024-2025 Outstanding Teaching Award

ASC Outstanding Teaching Award: Recognizes a College of Arts and Sciences faculty member for excellence in teaching.…

Herbert

March 31, 2025

John Herbert receives the 2024-2025 Diversity Enhancement Faculty Award

2024-2025 Diversity Enhancement Faculty Award

This award recognizes a faculty member from within The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences whose research, teaching and/or…

Woodward

March 31, 2025

Pat Woodward receives the 2024-2025 Harlan Hatcher Arts and Sciences Distinguished Faculty Award

2024-2025 Harlan Hatcher Arts and Sciences Distinguished Faculty Award

The Hatcher Award recognizes a full professor in the College of Arts and Sciences who, over a period of years, has…

Pei

March 31, 2025

Dehua Pei Receives Distinguished Scholar Award

Dehua Pei has been named a 2025 Distinguished Scholar!

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